Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employmentPaid parental leave401K eligibilityTuition reimbursementEmployee Assistance Program eligibility / Health AdvocatePaid vacation and paid holidays

Job Description

This position will assist the Americas Director with  all aspects of Trade compliance for the Americas. The position will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Company's compliance to Import/Export law and regulations, in accordance with the Company’s Trade Compliance Policy.

 

Activities to be developed:

 

Provide guidance to all company business units, affiliate and subsidiaries in regards to global trade issues and regulations

Assist the Director of the Americas to implement the reviews of the Company’s import and export practices for compliance to applicable laws and regulation.

Assist the Director of the Americas to implement the trade compliance policies, 

Manage customs audits in conjunction with local/regional personnel and internal and external counsel as needed.

Work with local and regional business leaders to determine strategies to reduce custom duties while ensuring proper payment of duties though compliant systems

Assist sourcing/procurement organizations with supplier selection, educating and assisting local/regional personnel on approval of new supplies, to drive duty and cost reduction/containment

Monitor, analyze and interpret developments in international trade affairs and assess impact and company operations.

Drive requirements, selection and implementation of third party resources and systems solutions to support global import and export compliance, in coordination with business units and local compliance/ logistics personnel.

Lead the implementation of the Key Controls in Mexico and audit the corresponding progress.

Track the performance of our service suppliers such as the Customs Brokers.

Help in the coordination of the classification of new products in the different territories with special emphasis on USA and Mexico.

Responsible for coordinating training programs to all the entities in Mexico and USA.

Review that the databases containing the import information are adequately updated.

Help in the determination of the Country of Origin for the different Free Trade Agreements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required.  

5+ years experience in International Trade and Customs compliance activities or related.

Demonstrated knowledge of customs regulations in USA and Mexico

Proven ability to lead collaboration across organizational units and functions to successfully complete projects and meet corporate objectives.

Ability to conduct professional presentations within the internal teams across different Business Units..

Strong prioritization and organizational skills

Ability to manage both directly, and indirectly, across functions and geographic regions

Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Ability to work independently, in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.

Experience in a multinational corporation

Experience managing different Free Trade Agreements, being the USMCA the most important one.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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